March weather forecast
Linares, Chile

March signals the transition from summer to autumn with a decrease in temperature to 28.5°C (83.3°F). This period also witnesses an increase in average rainfall making the environment more bearable. The change in weather also brings an increase in relative humidity, providing a noticeable difference from the drier summer months. With the advent of autumn, daylight hours decrease, indicating shorter days and longer nights. The wind speed also sees a minor decrease, contributing to the calming atmosphere.

Temperature

The arrival of March is marked by an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F), bearing a close resemblance to February. Linares undergoes a major shift from daytime highs, averaging a cool 11.5°C (52.7°F) during the night in March.

Heat index

Throughout March, the heat index is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F). Uninterrupted activity during exposure could lead to a sense of exhaustion, possibly causing heat cramps.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Linares, the average relative humidity in March is 49%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 2.1 days. Throughout March, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.4 rainfall days, and 600mm (23.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Linares, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 20:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 19:41 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Linares is 9.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Linares is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.